Madrid · The Retiro and the Paseo del Prado
Retiro Park: the king's garden that won Madrid
A 40-minute walk across the Retiro end to end: the Puerta de Alcalá, the Paseo de las Estatuas, the Great Pond with the monument to Alfonso XII, Galdós, the Velázquez and Crystal palaces and, at the end, the Fallen Angel.
The route
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How it works
Short walks, neighborhood by neighborhood
Walk, and the story plays by itself
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Frequently asked questions
How long is “Retiro Park: the king's garden that won Madrid”?
About 40 minutes on foot: 2.1 km with 7 stops.
How much does it cost?
€1.49, a one-time purchase in the app. If you change phones, you get it back with “Restore purchases”.
Where does it start and how do I get there?
Starts a 2-minute walk from Retiro (L2). The starting point is marked on the map on this page.
What languages is it narrated in?
In Spanish, English, French, German, Italian, Chinese and Japanese. You choose the language in the app, and it changes both the text and the narration voice.
Do I need an internet connection?
Download the tour before you set off, ideally on Wi-Fi. Location works by GPS, without mobile data.
How does it work?
Install Citourfy, find “Retiro Park: the king's garden that won Madrid” in Madrid and buy it for €1.49. Then go to the starting point and walk: the narration starts on its own by GPS as you reach each point.
Don't have the app?
- Install Citourfy from the App Store.
- Open Citourfy on your iPhone.
- Search for "Retiro Park: the king's garden that won Madrid" in Madrid and buy it for €1.49.
Other tours in Madrid
- Madrid of the Habsburgs: from Plaza Mayor to the Palace · 44 min · €1.49
- Paseo del Prado: the palace remains and the museum · 30 min · €1.49
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